assent
noun C1
Plain meaning
formal agreement or approval
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means formal agreement or approval, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned assent as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines assent in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear assentevidence of assentwidespread assent
Watch out
Do not use “assent” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.